Clearly, the most brilliant social event this corner has seen since our advent was the informal of last Saturday evening. It was even more superb than Don Brown's ill-fated Bay Ride so many moons ago.

All manner of praise should be given to the Committee that planned and carried out the affair. The Parker House Roof had everything and everybody was there. What a list of celebrities Governor Salfonstall, Admiral Theohold, Senator Walsh, Dinah Shore and Tommy Tucker to name a few. All these were invited and would have come if they had the time. But there were many there. Particularly in the cocktail lounge. There, a happy crowd gathered amidst pleasant conviviality, piled four or five deep. At one time I had the horrible experience of seeing my girl with four legs and three hands, two of them holding drinks. Then I realized that it was only John Ryan and his girl siting on my girl's lap, thinking, of course, it was a seat. Now, don't get the idea that my girl is fat, because she isn't. It's just that she wears a necklace that looks like a double chin.

Our roommate caused the stir of the evening when he showed up with five (not two or three like any sane polygamist--but five) young ladies. He danced with each one in her rightful turn. We later interviewed the young ladies and asked what's the story?

No. 1. "Since he's alone in this city we've formed a 'Henry Club'."

No. 2. "Oh, what a man he is."

Nos. 3, 4 and 5. "Ohhhhhhh."

You're right: you guessed it We refer to Colonel H. Duff Cornelius.

The Band wasn't so bad either, especially when you consider that Ruby, himself, didn't bother to come along, except at intermission, when, of course, bands usually get paid.

There were two vocalists, male and female. The male was a very good bass player. The female was a blushing violet who belonged to one of the Middies. After begging all night for the band leader to let her sing, she finally "condescended to come up and sing a few numbers" while her partner beamed in ecstasy. It finally took three sax players, the janitor and Charlie Sigety to pull her away from the "mike." Realy, though, she wasn't bad at all.

A Modeat Proposal

After the success of the "field trip" that was made for Management, it seems as though more of these excursions should be planned by the powers that be. Not only did the trip give us something tangible to work on when we think of Management, but it was also a very pleasant experience.

It seems to us that one of the most interesting tours that could possibly be planned would be an examination of the workings of an actual railroad terminal. There, many of the things that we have been studying and reading about would be made concrete. So, it's something to think about. It could very well be done.

Hope this is the last time you will read the following announcement: the YEAR BOOK will be out next week. The reason why it is late is that the editors had a little trouble with the printer. It seems the foremen in the shop are unionizing and so--. No, nothing else.

The Tuesday past saw Company 3's championship softball team defeat the champs of the Midshipman Class, 8 to 3 after putting down a stubborn Senior team the week previous in order to enter the finals.

WAVES Dance

Over at the Students' Club the weekly Wednesday afternoon "Tea Dances" seem to be gaining in popularity. The past Wednesday saw a large group of men, mostly from the Mid-Off. School, play host to the gals from the sister college.

The men from Company 3 seemed to predominate in contrast with their very poor showing at the dance of last Saturday night. Perhaps the fact that this dance is froe had something to do with it. Anyway, the gals seemed to enjoy the presence of G.L. Johnson, Jennings, Walther, Cross, Clark, Fielden, Pugh, Riter, Hein and many others.

We wish to congratulate the outgoing and felicitate the incoming battalion officers. Both groups are made up of very capable men. The old group did a fine job and we'll miss them but at the same time we feel sure the new men will live up to the standards set